Chen Tianhua smiled and said: "Of course, I am not only patrolling today, but also working on site. If you have any difficulties that you need me to make a decision on the spot, just raise them and I will deal with them."

Huo Shan and others laughed and said: "Thank you, General. With such efficiency, why worry about the factory not developing?!"

Everyone laughed.

Chen Tianhua inspected the manufacturing workshops of imitation Maxim machine guns and the factories that manufacture ammunition series one by one. He said to Huo Shan seriously:

"Mr. Huo, our artillery shells, grenades and bullets must pay attention to the explosive power after blooming. The power cannot be worse than imported ammunition. In addition, for all artillery models we have in China, the corresponding artillery shells must be produced by ourselves.

, but we can’t have the embarrassing situation of having guns but no ammunition again.”

Chen Tianhua's words were very targeted.

For a long time, the Qing Dynasty imported various types of artillery from the West, especially naval guns. The models were numerous and complex, and most of the supporting shells for the artillery had to be imported.

The arms dealers of these great powers were very cunning. When they supplied artillery, their prices were fair, but the prices of artillery shells were outrageous, especially those unpopular models. This made the Qing Dynasty, which was financially strapped, dare not buy more artillery shells for reserve.

The result of this is that the artillery shells are put into the warehouse like treasures. Taking them out of the warehouse requires the approval of the supreme commander, and they are reluctant to take them out for live ammunition practice. Even when they go on patrol with the ship, they don't carry many, so that soon after the war begins, they

It's a dilemma of having no ammunition available.

For example, during the Sino-Japanese War of 1894, several ships of the Beiyang Fleet had torpedo tubes, but they did not carry them on patrol. In the end, Liugong Island was lost and all became Japanese spoils.

There is also the 302mm main naval gun of the Dingyuan ship. It only has three original shells, and the rest are solid shells, that is, practice shells. How to fight this battle?

"General, please rest assured that we can be self-sufficient as long as the guns, ammunition and maintenance parts from Hanyang Factory are shipped."

Huo Shan fully understands the meaning of Chen Tianhua's words and feels the same way. Therefore, in the past few years, he has been working hard to improve supporting services and spending a lot of money to open molds and supervise manufacturing. Some models are in small quantities, but for future actual combat, they must also cooperate with production.

In fact, Chen Tianhua understands the importance of product standardization, so the guns he imitates must be mature and widely used, and increase the versatility of ammunition.

…

This day's inspection started from early in the morning and was busy until evening. I only had a light meal in the middle, which can be said to be non-stop.

When walking out of the production area, Chen Tianhua said to Huo Shan: "Mr. Huo, from today on, you will be the fourth-grade military attache. Mr. Ye has also been promoted to the fifth-grade rank. The promotion order will be issued in a few days!"

For this kind of military industrial enterprises run by officials and supervised by commercial enterprises, although the military control system is implemented internally, the managers can be awarded the title of military attache. As for how to award the title, the military aircraft department of the imperial court only records it later, and all powers are delegated.

To put it bluntly, whoever pays gets it.

It's not that the Imperial Military Aircraft Department doesn't want to take over this personnel decision-making power, it's just that the salaries, wages, and salaries are all paid by merchants. The imperial court doesn't contribute a penny, and it still collects taxes every year. How can it not delegate power?

"Thank you, General!" Huo Shan was overjoyed. This was a substantial affirmation of the hard work created by the two masters and apprentices.

"Yes, and this time, I have brought a lot of high-quality brocade and flying pigeons from Shengze, Suzhou. I will send a few to Mr. Huo and Mr. Ye's house later!"

"Yes!" Feige agreed loudly.

Huo Shan was already in tears with gratitude at this time, his eyes were red, and he would have almost started shopping if he didn't have to worry about his appearance.

A scholar dies for a confidant!

Over the years since I returned from overseas, I have cherished a pure heart, but it was only during the three years in Hanyang that I truly felt the kindness of knowing someone I met and the feeling of repaying service.

Although the general is a minister of the Qing Dynasty and not a revolutionary, he is still willing to die for the general.

Huo Shan thought to himself.

Originally, Huo Shan was planning to host a banquet for Chen Tianhua, but the latter said that there was no need to be so troublesome and polite. His schedule was very tight and he would use his dinner time to visit the local garrison.

Now that Chen Tianhua has said so, how dare Huo Shan continue to be polite.

After leaving the Hanyang Arsenal, night had fallen. The group quickly arrived at the Hanyang garrison camp and the Huguang Biao Regiment of the Fengzhong Security Force.

After receiving the notification, Luo Erhu, the leader of the bidding group, was already waiting outside the camp.

He is no longer as youthful as he was when he first became the spy platoon leader. He is a tall man of over 1.8 meters tall and has a neat military appearance. He is standing steadily in front of the gate of the military camp with a group of soldiers. His appearance is resolute, unsmiling, and extremely calm.

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When he saw Chen Tianhua approaching, he quickly stepped forward and grabbed the horse's reins. "General, be careful!" he stretched out his hand to help his master dismount.

Chen Tianhua laughed loudly, glanced at him sideways, and said, "Do you think I'm in my seventies or eighty, or am I so drunk that I'm so weak that I still need you to help me get on my next horse?"

Luo Erhu chuckled. Although he was teased by Chen Tianhua, there was no embarrassment on his face and he said in a deep voice:

"The General has shown me as much kindness as a mountain. The two tigers are what they are today, all thanks to the General's cultivation. It is the Erhu's duty to be able to lead the General's horse and saddle him."

Chen Tianhua laughed loudly, "Erhu, I have been looking at each other with admiration for three days. I didn't expect that you have learned to be polite now. I heard that you have recruited several consultants, masters and other talents in the bidding team. This

You can learn from them!"

Luo Erhu was stunned after hearing this, and thought to himself, he didn't expect the general to be well-informed. Fortunately, he didn't take a concubine in private, otherwise, he would have been reprimanded.

"Yes, General. Erhu used to be a small soldier. He has learned some military techniques from the General and his advisors over the years, but he is always cautious and cautious, walking on thin ice. I remember that the General said that the general is incompetent and the three armies will be exhausted. I am even more careful.

Be cautious, after all, the two tigers were together in the past

If I have a stick, I will die if I die, but now I have nearly 2,000 sergeants under my command, and the general has entrusted me with important tasks. I don’t dare to be careless, so I have recruited some staff officers, masters and the like, to give me advice, hehe... this

This is exactly what the General said: "Listen and you will understand!"

Listen, the words are more beautiful than the songs.

I really didn't expect that Luo Erhu would be much more articulate than before. Even Ji Chunsheng who was following him was amazed.

"It's a good idea. Live until you are old and learn until you are old. Erhu, please remember: Don't lose your original intention during the learning process, otherwise it will not be what I want!"

Chen Tianhua threw away his riding whip and walked towards the camp gate.

Luo Erhu, Chen Er, Jiang Wu, Song Xiaoniu, Yang Shanxin, and Gu Zhunian have seemed much more sensible in recent years, but they vaguely feel that they are a little alienated from him.

It's not that I doubt them, it's just that the changes in the status of both parties have always caused some brothers in the past to continue to alienate themselves. Thinking that Luo Erhu and others will never be able to go back to the days when they laughed and cursed the world together and had fun together, I can't help but feel a little bit.
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